On Wednesday, the renowned singer-songwriter Coco Lee died at the age of 48, know her cause of death and net worth
The Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter has committed suicide. Know more about her and her husband in the article below.
Singer Coco Lee died, cause of death, net worth, husband, bio, age, songs list, nationality
Farewell Coco Lee, we will remember you this way.
This was a popular love song back in 1999 for the movie Runaway Bride. pic.twitter.com/gNHqSG9NXW
— Kabuhayan PH (@KabuhayanPH) July 5, 2023
Thank You, for the Music. 🤍
RIP Coco Leepic.twitter.com/sp7P0F4kos https://t.co/hsvxSNui6H
— Stream BE:US album by BGYO (@d_d3fri) July 5, 2023
Singer and composer Coco Lee was born in Hong Kong and had a very successful career in Asia.
On Wednesday, her sister announced that the singer had committed suicide.
The actress had been dealing with depression for a number of years, according to Lee’s older sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, whose statement was shared on Facebook and Instagram. However, during the past few months, her condition has severely worsened.
On her Sina Weibo account, the singer’s sister, Nancy Lee, wrote: “This year was meant to honour Coco Lee’s 30th debut anniversary in the music business. Her powerful songs and dance routines over the course of her 29-year career have not only offered us unending joy and surprises, but she has also diligently strived to open doors for Chinese musicians in the global music industry. We’re incredibly proud of what she’s accomplished.”
Coco has struggled with despair, and on Sunday, she made an attempt. She was brought to the hospital unresponsive, went into a coma, and was later declared dead on Wednesday. Her family expressed their appreciation for the help received from the medical team and fans.
Who is Coco Lee?
Coco Lee was born on January 17, 1975 and passed away at the age of 48. She was born to a Hong Kong Cantonese mother and an Indonesian father. Coco was the youngest of three children; her elder sisters are Nancy and Carol. Before she was born, her father passed away.
Who is Coco Lee’s Husband- Bruce Rockowitz?
On October 27, 2011, Coco married Bruce Rockowitz in a magnificent Jewish ceremony in Hong Kong. He is a former CEO of Li & Fung and a Jewish Canadian businessman. She admitted having two adult stepdaughters from her husband’s first marriage in 2016.
Coco Lee’s Career
After singing Whitney Houston’s “Run To You,” she got first runner-up at the 12th Annual New Talent Singing Awards in Hong Kong. She received a recording deal offer from Capital Artists the very next day. On various compilation albums, including Red Hot Hits ’93 Autumn Edition, she made her recording debut. She collaborated with Fancy Pie Records to record her first two solo albums in Mandarin, Love from Now On and Promise Me, in 1994.
‘Do You Want My Love,’ one of her songs, reached the US music charts. ‘Just No Other Way,’ her debut English-language album, was released in 1999.
She even gave a performance at the Oscars after her song A Love Before Time, from the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, was nominated for Best Original Song.
In addition to this, Walt Disney Pictures contracted her to provide the voice of Fa Mulan, the main character in the Mandarin version of Mulan, and to sing the theme song Reflection. She also took the stage at Michael Jackson’s charity concert “Michael Jackson and Friends.”
Coco Lee’s Net Worth
According to reports, Coco’s net worth was more than $5 million at the time of her death.
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